Micro Monsters with David Attenborough

This programme showcases insects that favour cooperation over confrontation, such as the burrowing cockroach, the green ant and the social spider. It also follows a queen bee as she directs her contented hive of workers within their thriving, bustling colony.

The programme is a family‑oriented episode that looks at the natural world through a light‑hearted lens. It’s part of a series that presents animal life in an accessible way, and this particular instalment centres on insects that opt for teamwork rather than confrontation. In the episode, viewers are introduced to a selection of bugs that prefer cooperation to conflict. The narrative highlights the burrowing cockroach, the green ant, the social spider and the queen bee, each exemplifying a collaborative approach to their daily lives. The segment on the burrowing cockroach, the green ant and the social spider showcases how these creatures function together, underscoring the idea that not all insects are driven by aggression. Their interactions are presented as examples of harmonious living within their respective environments. The final focus is on the queen bee, who is shown overseeing a contented hive of workers. Her role illustrates a structured, cooperative society where the queen’s guidance helps maintain a thriving, happy community of bees.